Description
Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast is a cozy and delightful twist on the classic recipe, perfect for chilly mornings or festive brunches. This dish features thick slices of brioche or challah bread soaked in a creamy pumpkin custard infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Baked to golden perfection, it’s served warm with a drizzle of maple syrup, offering a comforting embrace of autumn flavors that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices brioche or challah bread
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Dip each slice of bread into the mixture, ensuring both sides are well-coated.
- Arrange soaked bread in the baking dish and pour any remaining custard over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
- Let cool slightly, then serve warm with maple syrup and powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg